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Episode 12: From Trusted Friend to Convicted Thief — The $17 Million Betrayal of Shohei Ohtani
Shohei Ohtani was living out a historic season when the man he trusted most — his longtime interpreter and close friend Ippei Mizuhara — allegedly stole nearly $17 million from him to feed a severe gambling addiction.
In this episode, former FBI Special Agent Kevin Barrows takes you inside one of the most heartbreaking betrayals in modern sports history — from forged signatures and impersonations to federal charges and a devastating personal fallout.
Chapters:
00:00 The $17 Million Betrayal
03:49 From Trusted Interpreter to Family
05:17 How the Theft Unfolded
09:34 Inside the Investigation…
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